Jacobs
Proposal Manager, West Central Geographic Sales Operations
Jacobs, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
Proposal Manager, West Central Geographic Sales Operations
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $92,000.00/yr - $129,825.00/yr
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact — Jacobs seeks a Proposal Manager to join our Geographic Sales Team in our West Central geography. As a key member of our Sales team, the Proposal Manager provides leadership or support on a variety of business development assignments, including highly strategic proposals, qualification statements, and presentations. The ideal candidate will be organized, accountable, and will demonstrate responsibility for meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.
All members of our Geographic Sales Operations team are expected to be self‑starters who possess excellent oral and written communication skills; develop creative solutions to tackle challenges; are team players ready to support each other; and have a vested interest in the success of Jacobs. Each day will present different activities and opportunities as you help position Jacobs for success in our sales efforts.
Our Proposal Managers are responsible for the following general activities:
Independently lead and/or support the coordination and preparation of proposals, qualification statements, pre‑qualifications, and other sales deliverables of all sizes
Directly support teams to refine and integrate opportunity strategy/win themes in proposal documents
Participate in opportunity planning/Middle Game activities
May lead kick‑off meetings, color reviews, and other milestone meetings, as appropriate
Understand business objectives, priorities, and sales strategy, especially as they relate to the proposal process
Understand company markets, partner/competitor/subconsultant firms, clients, and industry trends
Support planning and development of presentations and interviews
With no supervision, coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non‑technical proposal sections; ensure compliance; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential issues/variances
Coordinate/provide direction to an international team of proposal coordinators, graphic designers, document publishers, editors, reprographics specialists, and other support staff; independently coordinate with and collect information from teaming partners and subconsultants
Prepare and ensure compliant and timely proposal deliverables by managing self and proposal team, including monitoring progress, managing proposal process and schedule, and meeting client requirements; communicate issues/variances
Thoroughly understand and apply knowledge of Jacobs identity standards, structure, organization, business approach, and sales process
Serve as a subject matter expert on, advocate, and actively follow sales procedures, policies, protocols, and best practices, including standard file management and archiving procedures, as well as Branding Guidelines
Employ and populate/update (as appropriate) business development‑related tools and databases We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here’s what you’ll need
Proven leadership, management, and organizational skills for directing, delegating, and overseeing proposal team members and their contributions
Polished and persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
Proven ability to work successfully with others in multiple disciplines and in international locations/varied time zones
Great interpersonal skills and an ability to develop, nurture, and maintain relationships at all levels of the company
Self‑motivation and a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
Capability to negotiate with and influence others
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment
Commitment to success in support of the company’s strategic goals and profitable growth
At least 6 years of experience in proposal management/coordination, ideally in the A/E/C markets
Fluency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
Ideally, you’ll also have
Preferred / optional Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, communications, technical, or related field
Discipline to work in a hybrid work environment, including remote and in‑office locations
Ability to travel
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $92,000.00 to $129,825.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $92,000.00/yr - $129,825.00/yr
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact — Jacobs seeks a Proposal Manager to join our Geographic Sales Team in our West Central geography. As a key member of our Sales team, the Proposal Manager provides leadership or support on a variety of business development assignments, including highly strategic proposals, qualification statements, and presentations. The ideal candidate will be organized, accountable, and will demonstrate responsibility for meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.
All members of our Geographic Sales Operations team are expected to be self‑starters who possess excellent oral and written communication skills; develop creative solutions to tackle challenges; are team players ready to support each other; and have a vested interest in the success of Jacobs. Each day will present different activities and opportunities as you help position Jacobs for success in our sales efforts.
Our Proposal Managers are responsible for the following general activities:
Independently lead and/or support the coordination and preparation of proposals, qualification statements, pre‑qualifications, and other sales deliverables of all sizes
Directly support teams to refine and integrate opportunity strategy/win themes in proposal documents
Participate in opportunity planning/Middle Game activities
May lead kick‑off meetings, color reviews, and other milestone meetings, as appropriate
Understand business objectives, priorities, and sales strategy, especially as they relate to the proposal process
Understand company markets, partner/competitor/subconsultant firms, clients, and industry trends
Support planning and development of presentations and interviews
With no supervision, coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non‑technical proposal sections; ensure compliance; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential issues/variances
Coordinate/provide direction to an international team of proposal coordinators, graphic designers, document publishers, editors, reprographics specialists, and other support staff; independently coordinate with and collect information from teaming partners and subconsultants
Prepare and ensure compliant and timely proposal deliverables by managing self and proposal team, including monitoring progress, managing proposal process and schedule, and meeting client requirements; communicate issues/variances
Thoroughly understand and apply knowledge of Jacobs identity standards, structure, organization, business approach, and sales process
Serve as a subject matter expert on, advocate, and actively follow sales procedures, policies, protocols, and best practices, including standard file management and archiving procedures, as well as Branding Guidelines
Employ and populate/update (as appropriate) business development‑related tools and databases We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here’s what you’ll need
Proven leadership, management, and organizational skills for directing, delegating, and overseeing proposal team members and their contributions
Polished and persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
Proven ability to work successfully with others in multiple disciplines and in international locations/varied time zones
Great interpersonal skills and an ability to develop, nurture, and maintain relationships at all levels of the company
Self‑motivation and a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
Capability to negotiate with and influence others
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment
Commitment to success in support of the company’s strategic goals and profitable growth
At least 6 years of experience in proposal management/coordination, ideally in the A/E/C markets
Fluency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
Ideally, you’ll also have
Preferred / optional Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, communications, technical, or related field
Discipline to work in a hybrid work environment, including remote and in‑office locations
Ability to travel
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $92,000.00 to $129,825.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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